Chapter 61: 61 Qi Fortune Reemerges!

Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Qi Fortune Reemerges!

Sanhe Boxing Club.

After everyone had cleared out, Chen Yuan was invited by Zhao Nanshan to the backyard.

“Come, taste this tea.”

Zhao Nanshan brewed a cup of tea and placed it before Chen Yuan.

Without any hesitation, Chen Yuan picked up the tea cup, took a light sip, and maintained a calm demeanor.

“How is it?”

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“Quite bitter…”

Chen Yuan answered truthfully.

Zhao Nanshan shook his head, glanced at Chen Yuan, and then took a sip of his tea:

“You lack experience, this tea is top-quality.”

“Heh…”

Chen Yuan chuckled lightly without saying anything; he wasn’t very interested in tea.

“This time, I thought you wouldn’t come.”

“When it comes to doing things, I am quite reliable.”

“However, if Chen had not come, would Elder Zhao have been prepared to take action himself?” Chen Yuan observed very clearly that in such a situation, Zhao Nanshan would certainly have shown a move or two.

“This old skeleton doesn’t have much strength left, the more I fight, the sooner I’d die.”

“But you are a master of the Gang Condensation Realm, it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to deal with them.”

“That was then, now…” Zhao Nanshan shook his head.

Chen Yuan smiled, not believing Zhao Nanshan’s words for a second; it was clear he was playing dumb, but Chen Yuan didn’t delve deeper. Instead, he suddenly lowered his voice and asked:

“Having been in Ping’an County for so many years, do you have any understanding of the No-Life Sect?”

Chen Yuan had been in office for several days now, but whether it was before or now, the County Government couldn’t find any trace of the No-Life Sect’s rogues. With Li Mingqi pressing from his end, Chen Yuan could only try to ask Zhao Nanshan.

Previously, Chen Yuan had deduced from footprints that there was a lame individual among the No-Life Sect’s rogues, but with Ping’an County being so large, searching it through was like looking for a needle in the ocean.

Especially outside the county in small towns—surely a carpet search wasn’t feasible?

Inside Ping’an County Government, they didn’t have so many Government Officials to deploy at his disposal.

Hearing Chen Yuan’s recount, Zhao Nanshan frowned and fell silent for a long while:

“Investigating the No-Life Sect is not a simple matter.”

“There are orders from above; what can those below do?”

To be frank, as the No-Life Sect hadn’t touched his interests, he wasn’t too keen on pursuing them to the death. If they could stymie the efforts of that Heavenly Patrol Bureau official, it proved the No-Life Sect definitely had experts among them.

“If Elder Zhao knows anything, please don’t hesitate to tell Chen.”

Zhao Nanshan gazed at Chen Yuan for a moment, then spoke in a low voice:

“The old man only has some suspicions…”

“Please speak your mind, Elder Zhao.”

“Cien Temple.”

“Cien Temple!”

Chen Yuan’s pupils contracted and his gaze flickered. He was naturally aware of that name; it even felt familiar. Before his uncle passed away, he often went to burn incense and pray there. After Chen Yuan had transmigrated into this world, his first opportunity came from Cien Temple’s Scripture Pavilion!

Earlier, he had also learned from the mouth of Li Mingqi that Cien Temple was not so straightforward. It was said to have a master of the Gang Condensation Realm stationed within, and now… Zhao Nanshan was intimating that Cien Temple was related to the No-Life Sect…

Even he couldn’t help but sigh at how fated he was with this Cien Temple.

“This is just the old man’s guess. You should not probe lightly; Cien Temple is not that simple…” Fear flashed through Zhao Nanshan’s eyes.

“There is a master of the Gang Condensation Realm stationed there, right?”

“You know? Right… Since Li Mingqi mentioned me to you, he couldn’t have failed to mention Cien Temple.”

Chen Yuan gave a slight nod:

“Thank you.”

Wang Ping hurried over to Chen Yuan, bent down slightly, and whispered:

“Brother Yuan, someone from the County Government has arrived. The County Magistrate asks that you return to the Government office as soon as possible.”

Chen Yuan’s brows furrowed:

“What has happened?”

“I’m not sure yet, but the County Magistrate had a message for you…”

After hearing the message, Chen Yuan’s brows knitted together. He waved his hand to dismiss Wang Ping and then stood up, cupping his fist towards Zhao Nanshan as he said:

“Elder Zhao, the County Government still has matters to attend to, so I won’t disturb you any longer.”

“Wait a moment.”

Zhao Nanshan slowly rose to his feet.

“Elder Zhao, is there something else you wish to say?”

“Just wait…”

Zhao Nanshan, with his hands clasped behind his back, walked into the room. Moments later, he returned holding a wooden box and handed it to Chen Yuan.

“What is this?”

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes.

“Inside are a few Blood Essence Pills, I give them to you…”

Zhao Nanshan waved his hand dismissively.

Chen Yuan’s heart leaped with joy as he hastily opened the box to find ten Blood Essence Pills lying inside, deeply red and emitting a strange aroma, indistinguishable from those he had taken before.

These things were even more suitable for a Blood Refining Martial Artist than the Tiger Bone Pills and quite valuable, rarely seen in the county town. Chen Yuan hadn’t expected Zhao Nanshan to have them in stock.

At this realization, a gleam of covetousness flashed across Chen Yuan’s eyes.

“Elder Zhao…”

“Don’t bother asking, I only have these in stock. The Blood Essence Pills help me manage my injuries,” Zhao Nanshan said.

“Thank you, Elder. Chen takes his leave,” Chen Yuan smiled, no longer inquiring, and turned to leave. He estimated that if he had not kept his word and failed to show up, Zhao Nanshan certainly would not have given him the Blood Essence Pills.

Perhaps it was truly because he had given him hope for revenge, that Zhao Nanshan was willing to invest in him.

Watching Chen Yuan depart, Zhao Nanshan returned to the room with his hands behind his back, walked to the bed, and lifted another wooden plank, underneath which lay three wooden boxes identical to the one he had given Chen Yuan.

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Ping’an County, County Government.

County Magistrate Li Mingqi was conversing with a middle-aged man in a green robe, which bore no facial hair, who was none other than the Family Head of the Liu Family from Cao County, Liu Shuanghe, accompanied by an elderly man.

“Brother Liu, try this tea and see how it tastes,” Li Mingqi offered with a gesture of his hand.

Liu Shuanghe picked up the teacup, took a light sip, and his eyes lit up:

“Excellent tea, excellent tea, a bitter start followed by a sweet aftertaste, the flavor is endless.”

“Since Brother Liu likes it, you might as well take some with you later.”

“I wouldn’t dare decline such an offer.”

“So, the purpose of Brother Liu’s visit is…?” Li Mingqi feigned ignorance.

Liu Shuanghe, knowing full well what was happening, smiled:

“A few days ago, my daughter offended the County Government’s arrest officer Chen. I have come here specifically to take her back.”

“Oh? Such a thing happened?”

“May I know where this arrest officer Chen is now? Liu is anxious about his daughter…”

Li Mingqi narrowed his eyes, about to respond, when a Government Official walked in and bowed to Li Mingqi, saying:

“Sir, arrest officer Chen requests an audience.”

“Let him in.”

“Yes, sir.”

Shortly after, Chen Yuan entered the room with a calm expression, paused for a moment on Liu Shuanghe, subconsciously activated his Heavenly Eye, and in the next instant, a blue light shone before his eyes.

Qi Fortune!

To avoid revealing anything, Chen Yuan did not linger on the sight and turned to face Li Mingqi with a bow:

“Sir, did you call for me?”

“I did have some matters to instruct you on, but as it happens, Brother Liu here also seeks you for some business,” Li Mingqi said.

Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted slightly as he bowed politely:

“May I ask what matter you have with Chen?”

Liu Shuanghe’s expression remained unchanged, as he had already seen that Li Mingqi and Chen Yuan were clearly aware of his affairs.